Police warn motorists not to block intersections near Arrigoni Bridge in Middletown

Press Staff

Published
12:00 am EDT, Friday, October 21, 2011

MIDDLETOWN - Due to the ongoing construction to the Arrigoni Bridge, the Middletown Police Department is reminding motorists not to block intersections.

In particular, Main Street at Washington Street, Main Street at Grand Street/Rapallo Avenue, and St. John's Square.

Motorists should not enter an intersection when it obstructs or impedes traffic. Motorists who violate State Statute are subject to fine, police said.

Additionally, the Middletown Fire Department would also like to remind motorists not to block the boxed area in front of the firehouse.

The project which began on June 6 is expected to last until Nov. of 2012. Because of the work being done, motorists will experience temporary lane closures, according to state department of transportation officials. Those closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Construction on the 75 year old bridge is being handled by The Middlesex Corporation of Littleton Mass. The original contract totals $16.946 million but costs have since risen to more than $19 million. Work on the bridge is also behind schedule due to several accidents that have taken place in and around the construction area.

The Bureau of Engineering & Construction have updated their webpage with aerial photos of the bridge project. They can be viewed HERE